Bounty 37

I had a trip to Norfolk Boat Sales in Wroxham today to look at this Classic Broads Cruiser. This was the first model Bounty produced. It came about through the success of F.B Wilds “Caribbean” model - a similar craft all on one level considered modern and luxurious and a break from tradition at the time. F.B Wilds refusal to sell the moulds for others to make their own was the reason for Bounty Boats going into production with their own interpretation, with improved hull & more angular superstructure. So in 1972 the first four Buccaneers entered service in the Bounty Boats hirefleet. Over the next several years incredibly high numbers were built for other operators. Those manufactured by Bounty Boats were built with a “B” on the rear side vent cover, and those produced by Solar Marine an “S”.


Surveyors comments: They Survey well generally with their double gelcoat on the underbody (osmosis barrier coat), and their plywood floors rather than the dreaded cored fibreglass of the Caribbean’s and Calypsos. Check the lower bulkheads around the aft step and shower well for rot.

A sliding sunroof over the main saloon increased their appeal, and the ability to enjoy good weather, whilst still be sheltered, comfortable and with the rest of the crew in less favourable weathers.

Another similarity to the Caribbean was the deep sunken forward well. This allowed people to sit out and enjoy the weather, easy access for mooring, and also meant that children and pets could be outside whilst still safely in sight.

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Fairline Mirage 29

Today’s assignment was to inspect this Fairline Mirage 29 for Pre-purchase at Norfolk Yacht Agency in Brundall on the South Broads.

In an 11-year production run, from 1975 to 1986, Fairline Boats produced 528 Fairline Mirage 29’s. The boat was designed by John Bennet.

These boats always Survey well. The hulls are moulded to a high standard. They come with quite a few different engine packages, single petrol, twin, or diesel. They were also made as an aft cabin as well as aft cockpit, a late, aft cabin version commands a premium price in the UK.

 

 

There is accommodation for five-two in a forward cabin and three in the saloon, which has a dinette convertible into a double berth and a settee-cum single berth.

The helm position is in a wheelhouse open to a small aft cockpit, which has a settee that can be pulled out to form a sunbed. The hull is medium vee with a shallow 3/4 length keel.

The most popular of a large range of Volvo engine options -single or twin. Also they offered a pair of 140HP petrol engines, giving 26 to 29 knots.

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Grand Banks 42 classic

Sealine 310 Ambassador

I had a day at St Olaves and Anglia Yacht Brokers yesterday Surveying this Sealine Sports Cruiser.
They are a family run business and can advise on purchasing, selling, using, maintaining and part exchanging your boat. They are situated on the Norfolk Broads, close to the coast, just South of Gt Yarmouth on the A143, so finding them is easy. They are based on a huge site with a large and varied selection of boats on display for sale.

The hulls always Survey well. I'm yet to see one with any osmotic defects. Good ones don’t hang around with the Brokers very long.

The natural curved styling of the 310 presents a sports cruiser of performance. The eye catching design and powerful twin engines are just two of the features of these sort after craft.

The interior has a generous amount of space for a 4 + 2 berth accommodation. The large cockpit and triple helm seat are typical sporty.

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Grand Banks 42 trip